Hawaii Triathlon Camp :: January 20-25, 2013 :: Kona, HI

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Come spend five and a half days training on the Hawaii Ironman World Championship course in beautiful Kona, while attending training, racing and nutrition seminars.

The camp is an excellent opportunity for triathletes who want to build a strong base for the upcoming season. This camp is designed for athletes of all abilities – from the beginner wanting to have an athletic vacation to the serious triathlete looking for some hard core training.

How This Camp Can Help You

  • Motivate you for your upcoming triathlon season
  • Lay a strong foundation for endurance training
  • Teach you race nutrition and racing strategies for triathlons of all distances
  • Experience the Hawaii Ironman World Championship course

Athlete Fitness

This camp is designed to meet the needs of the beginner to the experienced triathlete.

The rides will be between 10–112 miles, the runs will be from 3–26 miles, and the swims between 1,000 meters–2.4 miles, with the distance being your decision.

The minimum amount of each distance you should be able to do for each sport in order to attend the camp are as follows:

  • Swim: 1500 meters
  • Bike: 10 miles
  • Run: 3 miles

Camp Support

Support and sag will be provided on the swim, bike and run courses.

Refund Policy

No Refunds.

USAT Membership

The camp will be USAT sanctioned. You must be a USAT annual member or purchase a one day membership to participate in the camp. A one day membership can be purchased at the athlete check-in on Sunday in Kona.

Travel Information

Kona International Airport

You will need to arrive at the Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) by Sunday afternoon. The airlines that service the Kona airport are American, United, Aloha and Hawaiian.

The condos on Alii Drive are about a 10-mile cab ride and the restaurants, grocery store and shops, etc. are within a two-mile walking distance. Car rental is a personal option that participants are responsible for.

Sample Schedule

Sunday, January 20th
Wednesday, January 23rd
5:00–5:30pm Athlete Check In and Registraton, Athlete/Coaches Meet and Greet   7:00–8:30am Swim on Kona Course
5:30–6:00pm

Introductions, What to Expect, What Group Expects to Learn

 9:30–12:30pm Bike/Run Hills
6:00–8:00pm Fuel--what works 4:00–5:00pm Optional Swim
8:00–8:30pm Review of week and next day
Thursday, January 24th
Monday, January 21st
 7:00–4:00pm
4:00-5:00pm		 Bike on Kona Course
Optional Swim             
7:00–9:00am Clinic: Open Water Swimming
Friday, January 25th
10:00–3:00pm Bike on Kona Course 7:00–9:00am Swim on Kona Course
3:30–5:30pm Run on Kona Course 9:30–11:00pm Bike on Kona Course
Tuesday, January 22nd
 12:00–3:00pm
4:00-6:00pm		 Run on Kona Course
Final Wrap-Up
7:00–8:00am Swim on Kona Course  
9:00–3:00pm Special Bike on Back of Kona Course
5:00–5:30pm Nutrition Follow Up and Questions
5:30–6:00pm Writing the Best Plan
6:00–6:30pm Mind Games
6:30–7:00pm
7:00-7:3opm 		Tools for Recovery
Q&A Review of next day